Author: Baghdasarian Karlen

Iran calls for further cooperation with Armenia
IranMania News, Iran
July 20 2005
IranMania.com
LONDON, July 20 (IranMania) – Iran’s Special Representative for
the Caspian Sea Affairs, Mehdi Safari, stressed the importance of
increasing the current trend of bilateral cooperation with Armenia.
Safari, who is also Director General of the Commonwealth of Independent
States (CIS) Department, made the remark during a meeting with Armenian
Minister of Energy Armen Movsisyan, according to IRNA.
He assessed as positive the implementation of joint projects in
energy sector.
Movsisyan, for his part, highlighted the importance of bilateral
cooperation with Iran in various energy fields and expressed
satisfaction with growing trend of bilateral cooperation with Iran.
From: Baghdasarian

GERMANY REFUSED TURKISH EXPLANATIONS ON ARMENIAN ISSUE
PanArmenian News Network
July 19 2005
18.07.2005 06:11
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Germany has missed its chance to become a mediator
in decide the Armenian Genocide issue, stated Turkish Historical
Society Armenian Studies Department head, doctor Hikmet Ozdemir,
reported Die Welt. In his words, the decision over the Bundestag
passing an Armenian Genocide Resolution was a unilateral one and
did not take into account Turkey’s opinion on the issue. At that he
remarked that Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan had suggested that Mr.
Ozdemir go to Berlin to clear out the Turkey’s stand, however the
German party refused it. He also remarked that if anyone presents a
document from which it follows that the Ottoman Turkish Government
had planned annihilation of Armenians, then he will recognize it
himself. As noted by Mr. Ozdemir, within the period of the events of
the Armenian Genocide Armenians fought against Turks and deportation
of Armenians became necessary due to war considerations. Meanwhile,
in his words, the Turkish Government took care of civilians and even
banishment was postponed from winter till spring not to expose people
to danger. The mass death of Armenians was a result of the chaos of
the war, the weather and other circumstances.
From: Baghdasarian

Azeri Official Says Armenia Should Use the Opportunity
Baku Today, Azerbaijan
July 19 2005
Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov has held a press
conference devoted to results of visit of OSCE MG co- chairmen to
Azerbaijan and Armenia on Monday.
He said co-chairmen’s meetings in Baku were “effective and fruitful.”
“All elements and questions have been discussed,” added Azimov. But
he said that “negotiations were rather difficult and complicated.”
“I can’t say that agreements have been reached. At all the meetings
Azerbaijan has demonstrated a constructive position. Armenia also
should occupy a constructive position, otherwise all opportunities
will be missed,” said Azimov.
“In the past time Armenia uses many disputes and speculations. Peace
agreement, which is in the interests of only one side, is impossible,”
said Azeri Deputy Foreign Minister.
He said Armenian and Azerbaijan Foreign Ministers are expected to meet
in Moscow on August 23 to prepare for the meeting of the two countries’
presidents, which is scheduled to be held on August 26 in Kazan. Azimov
said Armenia tries to bring “new elements,” which are not subject of
the talks, in the negotiations. “There are great chances to achieve
peace right now and the opposing party can lose them. I urge Armenia
to use this chance,” said Azimov, but he did not go into details.
Asked about arisen difficulties, Azimov answered: “Azerbaijani
territories must be given back. Armenia must not claim to Azerbaijani
territories under the pretext of the corridor. Armenia can use the
road passing through the Lachin corridor. But Lachin city cannot
remain under occupation.”
He also expressed his opinion on the Nagorno Karabakh status. He added
that this question could be resolved only through joint efforts of
Armenian and Azerbaijani communities of Nagorno Karabakh.
“At present part of people living in Nagorno Karabakh are Armenians,
who arrived from abroad. Local Armenians are Azerbaijani citizens
and Azerbaijanis must determine their status by themselves. For this
purpose Azerbaijani population must return to the liberated territories
and economic relationships and mutual confidence must be restored,”
said Azimov.
He refuted information about liberation of only five occupied regions
around Karabakh earlier disseminated in media. Now the question of
seven occupied regions is under discussion. But it’s too early to
speak about any agreement, said Azeri Deputy Foreign Minister.
Azimov also refuted information about the forthcoming referendum
in Karabakh. “Referendum is not a subject of talks. We are ready
to any cooperation within the framework of Azerbaijan’s territorial
integrity. According to Azerbaijani Constitution, referendum must be
only national,” said Azimov.
Opening of Aghdam-Khankendi-Shusha-Lachin-Sisian-Shakhbuz road will
help to improve relationships and restore cooperation and confidence
between people. MG co-chairmen support Azerbaijan in this question.
Turkey is also ready to open communications, now it’s up to Armenia
to decide, said Azimov.
From: Baghdasarian

Lraper Church Bulletin 19/07/2005
Contact: Deacon Vagharshag Seropyan
Armenian Patriarchate
TR-34130 Kumkapi, Istanbul
T: +90 (212) 517-0970, 517-0971
F: +90 (212) 516-4833, 458-1365
[email protected]
MESSAGE FROM THE BRITISH ORTHODOX CHURCH
16 July 2005 Istanbul time 19:56
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His Grace Metropolitan Seraphim of Glastonbury, Primate of the
British Orthodox Church, in a message addressed to His Beatitude
Patriarch Mesrob II, condemned the terrorist attacks in Kusadasi and
Cesme.
Metropolitan Seraphim wrote: “Your Beatitude, Only days after the
receipt of your kind letter of condolence on the occasion of the
London bombings, two further terrorist acts in Cesme and the Aegean
resort of Kusadasi have disrupted daily life in Turkey indiscrimately
killing and maiming people regardless of nationality and religion.
“As Christians we are bound to repudiate all violence, whatever the
professed grievance, and to deplore the cruel disregard for the
suffering caused as well as the destruction of life, the precious
Gift of God. We will not allow this evil to overcome us but continue
to trust in a loving God Who cherishes all His children and to whom
we commend the dead and injured, their families and friends.
“In the unity of a common resolve to strive always for peace in the
face of malicious and sinful actions, I remain, fraternally and
affectionately in Christ, + Seraphim, Metropolitan of Glastonbury,
Primate of the British Orthodox Church”.
From: Baghdasarian

HARVEST OF GRAIN IN 2005
Azat Artsakh – Nagorno Karabakh Republic [NKR]
15 July 05
The harvest of arable crops started in the plains of the republic
about three weeks ago. The vice minister of agriculture of NKR Vladimir
Zakiyan said by July 13 over 33 thousand hectares of the 59 thousand
511 hectares (3 thousand hectares more than in the previous year)
have been harvested. 278 combines work in the fields. The number
of machines has increased greatly since the previous year. In the
past months many big farm owners have bought combines, besides, the
adjacent regions of Armenia have lent machines. Over 47 thousand
tonnes of grain has been collected. The average crop yield per
hectare is 1.43 tonnes. This is low compared to the previous year
but, according to the vice minister, hopefully on the expense of the
crops of high lands the average crop yield will reach the level of
2004. The low yield is caused by weather, says the minister. Besides,
a small area of land is irrigated, crop rotation and fertilization
is not on a sufficient level. Another factor is the quality of the
seeds, which is not sufficient either. Nevertheless, the main factor
is the weather. The month of April is the period when winter wheat
needs maximum humidity. In the current year it was very dry in April,
which was bad for the growth of wheat, and as a result the crop yield
is law. In reference to the sales and already fixed low prices for
grain, Vladimir Zakiyan said hopefully the problem will be solved
because the quality of life of villagers and development of wheat
production heavily depends on this.
AA.
15-07-2005
From: Baghdasarian

SERGEY NAKARYAKOV TO PERFORM CONCERT ON OCCASION OF 85TH ANNIVERSARY
OF ARMENIAN COMPOSER ALEXANDR HARUTYUNYAN
YEREVAN, JULY 14. ARMINFO. A concert on the occasion of the 85th
anniversary of Armenian composer, national artist of Armenian SSR
Alexandr Harutyunyan will take place at Aram Khachaturyan Yerevan
concert hall on July 15.
Trumpeter-virtuoso Sergey Nakaryakov (France) will perform a Concert
for trumpet by Harutyunyan. “The concert is 55 years old, however, it
is not aged or forgotten”, Harutyunyan noted in an interview to
journalists. 85-year-old Maestro continues to create. Thus, he has
completed his elegy for trumpet recently. Composer’s works are known
well abroad. Harutyunyan considers Armenia’s culture the main property
of his country and finds the secret of life in ability to love. He has
never bowed before difficulties overcoming them with ease of his
talent.
Nakaryakov, being in Armenia for the first time, noted that he was
pleased especially with Yerevan’s aura favorable for music. The young
musician gives performances in both many European countries and Japan.
Solo concert of Nakaryakov to the accompaniment of the State
Philharmonic orchestra will take place on JUly 17 at Khachaturyan
concert hall.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

MINSK GROUP CO-HEADS ARE HERE
A1+
11-07-2005
The OSCE Minsk group co-heads arrived in the region yesterday and will
be here till July 16. They started the visit from Baku where they will
discuss ways of settling the Karabakh conflict with the Azeri
President Ilham Aliev and Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov.
After that the co-heads will arrive in Yerevan, where they will hold
similar meetings. Then they will leave for Stepanakert.
From: Baghdasarian

The Freeman, Philippines
July 10 2005
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S GAMES: Gantuangco pulls one victory
by Caecent No-ot
July 10, 2005
Cebuana Sherry Lynn Gantuangco pulled out a victory in her first
three assignments in the table tennis event of the 39th International
Children’s Games in Coventry, England.
Gantuangco earned four points after posting a 1-2 win-loss card in
group A.
She opened her bid with a painful loss to Armenia’s Anna Adamyan,
6-11, 11-9, 6-11, 9-11.
But Gantuangco bounced back and defeated Coventry’s bet Amani Bone in
straight sets, 11-2, 11-1, 11-4.
She then fell to Slovenia’s Polana Zupanc, 11-2, 11-4, 11-6.
Gantuangco still has four games in the second day of competition.
From: Baghdasarian

Pan Armenian News
ROBERT KOCHARIAN EXPRESSED CONDOLENCES TO BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
08.07.2005 02:47
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian President Robert Kocharian expressed condolences
to British Prime Minister Tony Blair in view of the terrorist attacks in
London, RA President’s press center reported. The statement says, `With
deepest sadness we learnt the news of the barbaric attacks in London that
claimed the lives of so many innocent civilians.We comprehend that these
barbaric attacks are targeted against the whole humanity and condemn
terrorism in every way. Accept our deepest condolences on behalf of the
Armenian people. We express our solidarity with the people of the UK.’ As
reported by IA Regnum, Armenian Ambassador to the UK Vahe Gabrielian said
that there are no Armenian citizens among the killed and wounded.
From: Baghdasarian

PRESS OFFICE
Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese
Contact; Deacon Hagop Arslanian, Assistant to the Primate
615 Stuart Avenue, Outremont Quebec H2V 3H2
Tel; 514-276-9479, Fax; 514-276-9960
Email; [email protected]
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Montreal Gazette Recognizes Armenian Genocide
The Congress of Canadian Armenians announced on Wednesday, July 6,
2005 that The Gazette, Montreal’s leading English language daily
newspaper, has issued a policy statement to their editorial staff
recognizing the Armenian genocide, and providing editorial guidelines.
This recognition is in line with recent policy statements issued by
leading North American daily newspapers such as the Boston Globe and
New York Times. The text of the statement, signed by The Gazette’s
Editor-in-Chief, includes the following:
“It seems clear from the historical record that what took place in
Turkey around 1915 amounted to a genocide, as defined in the 1948 UN
convention on genocide: killing or harming people “with intent to
destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious
group”. As a result, reporters and editors are free to use the word
genocide, without quotation marks, in relation to the Armenian tragedy
and should avoid using qualifiers such as “alleged,” “disputed” or
“what Armenians call”. We may report Turkish denials of such a claim
when they are relevant, but we should not feel obliged to include such
denials with every reference to the Armenian genocide.”
“We were encouraged by the sincerity of The Gazette’s senior
management when we met with them in June”, said Taro Alepian,
President of the Congress of Canadian Armenians. “They now join the
growing number of respected newspapers across North America who accept
that the events which took place in Turkey around 1915, which resulted
in the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians, was in fact genocide as
defined by the United Nations. Armenians across Canada extend their
thanks to the editorial staff of The Gazette for ensuring that
editorial content will henceforth reflect historical fact. We hope
that other Canadian newspapers will adopt similar policies on the
Armenian genocide.”
The Congress of Canadian Armenians serves as a united voice to present
Armenian issues to the Canadian public, carries out projects to
preserve and strengthen Armenian life in a multicultural Canada, and
provides a forum where its member organizations can coordinate their
activities. It enjoys the auspices of the Armenian Holy Apostolic
Church Canadian Diocese, and its member organizations include many of
the major Armenian organizations in Canada the largest of which are
the local chapters of the international Armenian General Benevolent
Union and the Tekeyan Cultural Association.
From: Baghdasarian